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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Napoleon III
Arts & Crafts Liberty Silver Covered Bowl Designed by Archibald Knox
Located in Pymble, NSW
A silver covered bowl by Liberty, London designed by Archibald Knox. Hall marked underneath for L&Co Birmingham, 1902. CYMRIC. The waisted body has 3 blue/green enamelled Celtic des...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Basket with Glass Liner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arts & Crafts style basket with a removable glass liner. A lattice pattern around the entire body as well as handle. In the center a hand engraved monogram...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts English Silver Tray
Located in Pymble, NSW
An English Arts & Crafts silver tray hallmarked for Birmingham, 1904, maker is WGK, W. G. Keight, [active, 1901-1907]. Scene depicts a medieval woman w...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bowl with Matching Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
True to the arts-and-crafts school of design is this three-piece hand-wrought suite: bowl and matching candlesticks made of sterling silver and wood.
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Tea Set of Handwrought Five-Piece Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arthur Stone. Arthur Stone is highly regarded for the fine handwrought silver produced by him personally and by the workshop he started in 1901. ...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three-Piece German Silver & etched crystal garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century German parcel gilt silver and crystal 3-piece garniture set comprising a centerpiece and pair of compotes, each cast with four putti and supporting etched crystal bowl...
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Late 19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Pattern 15 by Dirk Van Erp Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Arts & Crafts
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dirk Van Erp was a Dutch American Arts & Crafts artisan, coppersmith and metalsmith, best known for lamps made of copper with mica shades and also for copper vases, bowls and candlesticks. Dirk Van Erp sterling flatware is very scarce. Rare handmade pattern 15 by Dirk Van Erp huge sterling silver flatware...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swiss Silver Covered Tureen by Baltensperger, circa 1920s
By Baltensperger
Located in Essex, MA
A very fine quality handmade Swiss sterling silver covered tureen, of circular form, with hand-hammered cover and base, both of which have decorative ribbing, with oval loop handle o...
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1920s Swiss Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional monumental dinner and luncheon "Van Dyke" by International, circa 1910 sterling silver hand-hammered flatware set of 157 Pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10". 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/4". 12 luncheon knives, 9 3/8". 12 luncheon forks, 6 7/8". 12 salad forks, 7". 22 teaspoons, 6". 11 cocktail forks, 5 3/4". 12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/8". 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4". 12 grapefruit spoons, 6". 9 fish...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A French Antique Silvered Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Antique Silvered Bronze Centerpiece with Galeria Artistica Peru 154 VS Hallmarked Circa 1880 Origin: France Height: 4" Widt...
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19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver

Antique French .950 Silver 5-Piece Carving Service with Gigot in Box
Located in Pembroke, MA
A finely-chased French .950 fine silver five-piece carving service comprising a caving knife, a carving fork (with adjustable resting stand for raising it off of the table), a serving fork with bone tines, a serving spoon with bone bowl, and a handle for holding a leg of lamb ("manche a gigot...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327 piece (Service for 18) Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Henri Lapparra; «Silversmith to the French Court". The rich history of French silversmithing boasts many illustrious names, but few have left as indelible a mark as the renowned Lapparra family. For over a thousand years, this lineage of skilled artisans has crafted exquisite silverware that transcends mere utility, evolving into a symbol of luxury, artistry, and French cultural heritage. The story of the Lapparra family's silversmithing prowess begins in the early 10th century. By the 12th century, the Lapparra name had become synonymous with craftsmanship, and their workshops produced intricate chalices, candlesticks, and reliquaries for churches across France. The 19th century witnessed the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the consolidation of his empire. The Lapparra silversmiths adapted to the imperial tastes, crafting magnificent pieces that showcased the grandeur of the First French Empire, like this amazing 327-piece flatware set. In addition, elaborate tea and coffee sets, dinnerware, and ornate presentation pieces were created for the imperial court, earning the family the coveted title of "Imperial Silversmiths." The Lapparra family's creations graced the tables of Napoleon's lavish banquets and adorned the Palais des Tuileries. Their innovative techniques, set new standards in silversmithing. Even after Napoleon's fall, the Lapparra legacy endured, as they continued to cater to the elite of Europe, from Russian tsars to British nobility. The Lapparra family's enduring legacy extends far beyond their magnificent silverware. Their contributions to the world of silversmithing have left an indelible mark on French culture and the global art community. Their ability to evolve with the times while preserving their commitment to quality and craftsmanship has made them a symbol of artistic excellence. The Lapparra name is not only associated with opulence and luxury but also with innovation and artistic expression. Their influence can be seen in the work of countless contemporary silversmiths who draw inspiration from their rich history. The Lapparra family's legacy continues into the 21st century, as the family's artisans continue to produce exquisite silverware, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. With a renewed focus on custom creations and limited-edition series, they cater to collectors, museums, and connoisseurs worldwide. This set is in extremely good condition and comes with a stunning 5-drawer, marble top storage...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, a Magnificent 9pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmith Jean-Baptiste Odiot, plus 6 Faberge Im...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903
By Fleetwood Varley, The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Guild of Handicrafts, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, features an enamelled plaque on th...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stunning Naturalistic Arts & Crafts Design Centrepiece Bowl, Connell 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Connell, this wonderful Sterling Silver Bowl on Stand, is in the Arts & Crafts taste with naturalistic decoration throughout, and standing on a wo...
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

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